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I I I Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 1997 Page 3 Council Business Civil Engineer, Brian Olson, presented a petition to rename Fredeen Road to Predeen Court. Fredeen Rd. is a cul-de-sac off Pike Lk. Dr. When the land was developed in 1965, the street name was Predeen Rd. Sometime in the last 30 years, the street sign was changed to Fredeen Ct. This led to confusion when new homeowners moved in and changed their address to Predeen Ct. Currently, only two residents retain the Predeen Rd. name and 100% of the property owners signed the petition. Letters were sent to the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Building Official, Public Works Director, and New Brighton Postmaster. To date, the comments received agree that changing the name would alleviate confusion. In 1966, Council defined a "Road" as a main thoroughfare that carries traffic through the City. The residents of Fredeen Rd. feel this designation would encourage traffic because it would be viewed as a through street. In 1985, a resolution established a procedure for naming city streets. The resolution states that any short cul-de-sacs which do not fall on the numerical grid shall be designated "Courts" and bear the name of the roadway they branch off, such as Driftwood Ct. Since a roadway named Pike Lake Court exists, remaining Fredeen Rd. to Pike Lk. Ct. would cause confusion. Staff recommends the name change. Larson was previously approached by the residents regarding the name change, and explained the petition process to them. He supports the name change. Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Rebelein, to WAIVE THE FIRST AND SECOND READING AND ORDER PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF FREDEEN ROAD TO FREDEEN COURT. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Egan presented for consideration the declaration of the maximum tax levy for 1998. The maximum levy must be declared by September 15. Since the exact details for the budget have not yet been developed, New Brighton relies on projections from the Long Range Plan. The most recent version of the Long Range Plan shows a tax levy need of $3,048,700 for 1998. This levy is 6. 19 % above the 1997 levy. During the budgeting process, Council will review the proposal. Egan added that if past experience holds true, there would be a reduction in the maximum amount being presented tonight. State guidelines apply a levy limitation to the general operations portion which states that New Brighton cannot exceed a levy of $2,165,600 for 1998. New Brighton's proposed maximum levy of $2,132,000 is below State guidelines. Taxes required for debt and grants would be $916,700, and provides for a total proposed levy of $3,048,700. Larson agreed that in past years, Council and staff have always reduced the levy after much discussion and work. Council Business Fredeen Road Renaming Petition Report 97-202 Ordinance No.634 Maximum 1998 Tax Levy Report 97-208 Resolution 97-066